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How to Say "farmers" in Spanish

The Spanish word forfarmersis campesinosA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
people who work on the land
Two people wearing straw hats working in a vegetable field under a bright sun.

Examples

Los campesinos cultivan maíz y frijoles.

The farmers grow corn and beans.

Muchos campesinos asistieron a la reunión del pueblo.

Many country people attended the town meeting.

La vida de los campesinos es dura pero tranquila.

The life of the farmers is hard but peaceful.

Group Meanings

Because this word is plural and masculine, it can refer to a group of only men or a mixed group of men and women together.

People vs. Places

Mistake:Using 'campo' when you mean 'campesino'.

Correction: Use 'campo' for the physical field or countryside, and 'campesinos' for the people who live and work there.

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